Curricula Global Overview 2026
£495.00
Are you targeting the right curriculum markets?
Curriculum trends are reshaping the international schools market. Hybrid models are becoming the norm, growth opportunities are shifting geographically, and schools are increasingly offering multiple pathways to university.
The ISC Research Curricula Global Overview 2026 provides the intelligence education suppliers need to understand where demand is changing and what it means for product strategy, market planning and international growth.
Key findings at glance
| 59% | of schools opened between 2024 and 2026 launched with hybrid curricula. |
| 5,000+ | international schools now offer Cambridge programmes. |
| 21% | growth in AP schools since 2021, the fastest of any major curriculum. |
Full description
Why curriculum intelligence matters
Curriculum choice influences purchasing decisions across the international schools sector. Understanding which curricula are growing—and where—can help organisations identify opportunities, prioritise markets and align products with changing school needs.
Whether you are developing new solutions, refining your sales strategy or evaluating expansion opportunities, curriculum intelligence provides valuable insight into future demand.
What you'll learn
The report explores the world's leading international curricula and examines how adoption patterns are evolving across more than 15,000 international schools worldwide.
Discover:
- How curriculum demand is changing across the global international schools market
- Which regions are experiencing the strongest growth
- How major curriculum ecosystems compare
- The rise of hybrid curricula and multiple pathways
- Emerging opportunities for product development and market expansion
- The implications of curriculum trends for commercial strategy
What's inside
- Global curriculum analysis - Understand the scale and distribution of the world's leading international curricula.
- Regional comparisons - Explore curriculum trends and growth patterns across key international school markets.
- Programme and pathway analysis - Examine major curricula and examination pathways, including evolving K-12 models and progression routes.
- Strategic commentary - Gain expert analysis informed by the world's most comprehensive international schools database.
- Data visualisations - Access charts and graphics designed to support decision-making and internal discussions.
Who should read this report?
The Curricula Global Overview 2026 is designed for organisations that support international schools, including:
- EdTech providers
- Publishers
- Assessment organisations
- Recruitment companies
- School groups
- Higher education institutions
- Investors and consultants
- Education service providers
Why ISC Research?
For more than 30 years, ISC Research has been the trusted source of international schools market intelligence. Our team maintains the world's most comprehensive database of English-medium international schools and engages directly with schools every day to provide accurate, reliable and actionable insights.
Not sure if this report is right for you?
Our team can help you identify the most relevant intelligence for your organisation, growth plans and target markets.
